Montreux is a great base for seeing the sights of the eastern section of Lake Geneva which is referred to as the "Swiss Riviera". Old world charm can be found in the belle époque Golf-Hotel René Capt and also in the pre-WWI lake steamers with period fixtures and wicker furniture. The steamers Italie, La Suisse and Vevey sail a route from Lausanne to Montreux and onward, stopping at interesting sites like the island castle, Château de Chillon. They also have a two hour tour out of Montreux. Enjoy a meal on board at Café Léman. (Lac Léman is the local name for Lake Geneva.) Schedules and details are found at the CGN* website.
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| steamboat Vevey |
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| Café Léman lunch |
An excellent article about Montreux and area by Tonya Hennessey appeared in the February 2022 edition of International Living magazine (subscription required to view).
* - CGN stands for Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le lac Léman.
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